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RG 8 Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation
(1964-present)
History
The municipality established the Commission for Historical and
Architectural Preservation (CHAP) in 1964 "to preserve the historic,
cultural, educational and architectural value of buildings and
structures located in certain areas in the city." The main tasks of
CHAP have been designating historical and architectural preservation
districts and compiling landmark lists; the agency also operates a
salvage depot and advises on historical and architectural
preservation. The commission is composed of eleven members appointed
by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Members serve
five-year terms and a salaried executive director runs the
commission's daily operation.
Records Summary
With the exception of the first two series, the records of the
commission are maintained permanently in its offices. The records
consist of research files on the preservation districts and other
historical buildings and the minutes of the commission, which cover
its activities in architectural preservation projects. Series
Series
1. Square Mile Sheets and Miscellaneous Building Plans.
1964-present. 1 reel of microfilm.
No arrangement.
2. Minutes of the Commission. 1964-present. 2 reels of
microfilm.
Arranged chronologically.
3. Building Surveys. 1964-present.
Arranged alphabetically by building.
4. Historic District Building Files, 1964-present.
Arranged alphabetically by building.
5. Landmarks List. 1964-present.
Arranged alphabetically by site.
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